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Farmers observe hybrid maize varieties during a field demonstration aimed at promoting improved seed use and cultivation practices. COURTESY.
Agriculture

Rwanda bets on hybrid seed to close its maize yield gap

Friday, February 20, 2026
The Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources, Telesphore Ndabamenye, presents a draft law on animal husbandry, animal health and fisheries to MPs on Thursday, February 19.
Rwanda

Parliament to scrutinise new bill on animal health

Friday, February 20, 2026
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Economy

VIDEO: Amid shrinking aid, refugees in Rwanda are finding new sources of livelihoods

Wednesday, February 18, 2026
A landslide swept away their house, banana plantation and all the crops in the valley in Bushekeri Sector, Nyamasheke District in 2024. File
Environment

How high-risk districts are bracing for heavy March–May rains

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Workers filling milk at collection centre in Nyagatare District. Milk collection centres (MCCs) in Nyagatare District, Eastern Province, have raised concerns over high electricity costs. File
Business

Dairy cooperatives seek relief from rising electricity bills

Thursday, February 19, 2026
Residents of Nyabihu District watch as heavy rains wash away a bridge on May 7, 2020. File.
Environment

Districts race to fix bridges amid rising flood risks

Tuesday, February 17, 2026
Sahr Kpundeh, Country Manager at World Bank addresses delegates at the meeting in Kiagali on Monday, February 16. Photos by Craish Bahizi
Rwanda

Rwanda’s rural connectivity model offers lessons for Africa - Experts

Monday, February 16, 2026
Agronomists work in a potato seed multiplication centre in Kinigi in Musanze District. Photo by Sam Ngendahimana
Agriculture

Potato farmers pin hopes on biotech varieties

Monday, February 16, 2026
RICA alumni who attended the discussions at a stakeholder perspective on employability and impact workshop held on February 13.
Featured

Featured: RICA graduates earn employers' praise as they root for sharper focus on job-ready skills

Monday, February 16, 2026
Officials and participants pose for a group photo at the event in Kigali on Friday, February 13. Photos by Kellya Keza
Featured

Agribusiness customers hail BPR’s impact at appreciation event

Friday, February 13, 2026
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Health

Exclusive: One doctor’s resolve to redefine orthopaedic care

Friday, February 13, 2026
Veterinarians conduct an artificial insemination exercise at RAB's Rubirizi Station in Kigali. Liquid nitrogen is used in artificial insemination to preserve semen at extremely low temperatures which keep sperm cells viable for a long time, in some cases, decades. File
Rwanda

Kayonza: Factory for nitrogen used to preserve cow semen expected by year-end

Tuesday, February 10, 2026